Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013
509. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the rationalisation of State agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16380/13]
Amharc ar fhreagra535. Deputy Paudie Coffey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total number of quangos that have been merged or abolished since he came to office; if he will provide a list of each of these quangos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17236/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 509 and 535 together.
My Department is currently monitoring the implementation of the agency rationalisation programme of the Public Service Reform Plan on a quarterly basis. The latest tables which detail this progress to end Quarter 1 2013 can be found at:
http://per.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/Public-Service-Reform-Plan-Rationalisation-Measures-end-Q1-2013.pdf
In summary, the tables show that significant progress has been made by Departments on the implementation of agreed rationalisation measures. To date, rationalisation and amalgamation measures involving 25 bodies have been fully implemented, and measures involving a further 83 bodies are at advanced legislative or administrative stages.
The critical review process undertaken in 2012 also identified further measures, involving 107 bodies, the majority of which are to be implemented in 2013.
